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Hokitika Guardian, 29 April 1920, Page 2

The remains of the late Air G. Sc-ott-Robertson were taken to Hari Hari yesterday morning, and interned in Hari Hari cemetery yesterday afternoon. A meeting of the social committee ill connection with the Royal visit will be held at the County Chambers at 8 .15 o’clock to-morrow night to complete the arrangements for the citizens' ball.

Now that the cold weather is on us it is well to secure warm underwear, coats, knitted jerseys and furs, for which the house of Schroder’s are famous. —Advt.

A grand social will be held in the Town Hall, Riniu, on Friday, the 30th inst. Programme by leading talent. Good music, efficient M.C. Refreshments provided. Admission : —Double ticket 2s, extra lady Is.—Advt.

A fire at Brunner yesterday morning at 3 o’clock destroyed a large building belonging to Mr Devlin, situated near the railway station, opposite the bridge. It was formerly a hotel and consisted of fifteen rooms. Mr Devlin, junr., cut his hand severely in getting out through a window: It is not known how the fire

started. The building was quite de- • stroyed.

A commencement was made 10-day with the erection of the arches for the Royal visit. Some six in all will be erected three in RevelL Street, two in Hamilton Street and one in Stafford Street. The three arches in Revell Street will be lit electrically, and start will be made at once with the erection of the poles to carry the electric light line .

Householders who can accommodate visiting school children to Hokitika on the occasion of the Royal visit are desired to acquaint Air S. J. Preston at once. A meeting of the; children billetting committee will be held at ~15 o’clock to-morrow evening to advance arrangements in connection with the work of entertaining the children.

Having been ordered a rest, Air P. Selig, general manager of the Christchurch “Press” Company, leaves by the Corinthie on tlie 30th instant for London via Papama to take advantage of the long stretch at sea, having been selected as one of the New Zealand delegates to tlie Imperial Press Conference at Ottawa. Air Selig will cross from England to Canada with the British delegates,' which will include Lord Northcliffe, Lord Burnham, and other leading lights of the Pi ess of Britain.

It is estimated (hat the number of signalmen needed to patrol tile Royal train, as described by Mr R. AA T . jVfcA’illy, General Manager of Railways, to the AVelJington deputation last week, would require approximately lfiOO men. This,is an average of one man for eycry quarter of a mile for the 400 and odd miles of railway. For the South Island a proportionate number will be required. It is said that it is-almost certain that Lord Jellicoe’s return to the Dominion as Governor-General will be early in August. It is an unwritten Iqw that the incoming Governor does not meet the outgoing Governor.

Sir James A])en has telegraphed (o the Mayor (Air Perry) as follows from Dunedin:—“Am very grateful to you and your Council for tlie appreciative resolution and kind good wishes. Had circumstances permitted, it would have given me great pleasure to again visit Hokitika for a final handshake with the m.ariy friends who have always treated me with gueh kindness there.' I hope I shall have tlie pleasure of renewing old pcquaintanees oil my return in three or four years’ time. Meantime j wish you and Hokitika .citizens good health and prosperity, Au rpvyir.”

The following telegrams expunn themselves:—-” To Jljs Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, Auckland: The Hokitika Returned Soldiers beg tp congratulate A our Royal Highness on your safe arrival in New Zealand, and hope that your stay will be a pleasant one. We look forward with pleasure to meeting Your Royal Highness at Hoki. tika.”—(Sgd.) Mclntosh, See.” “To Mclntosh, Sec. Returned Soldiers Association, Hokitika:—Prince of Wales

asks you to express to Hokitika Relumed Soldiers his sincere thanks for their piyssqgp of good wishes on this, thy occasion of liis arrjvaj it; New Zealand. His Royal Highness is mucii looking forward to seeing many of them shortly.—Godfrey Thomas, Sec.”

The “Better ’Ole” Company appear- . cd at the Princess Theatre last evening before a delighted audience, who thoroughly enjoyyd flic capital performaney givog. From start to finish there was nop a quiet moment, and tin? course of the ’ prodiietjop abounded with humour that was excellently portrayed, and gave great pleasure to the a.mjienco. Thy plot; is a well known one, having been previously presented in picture form, ip addition fo Biqico writings proving very popular, so that the several characters were readily recognised, and Alt' Lionel Walsh and Ids capable company were warmly welcomed. The musical numbers were most enjoyable, while the drollery of the three principals was always clever, and well sustained. Some of the latest dancing featured a specially attractive item, white a dissertation of a picture show was a very clever one. Throughout the artists were heartily applauded, and tlie audience went home well satisfied with .the clever given, which had so many well-given yqm.cdy elements. Hokitika grocery contend that the present time is most opportune f'of circulating tho new “KEEP SAIILING” Boot Polish. Price 8 ( 1 per tin. / ' Be emphatic. Insist on genuine ‘NAZOL,” (vofhjng like it for preventing qr relieving coughs and colds. GO doses I /if,

Keep the kiddies well “NAZOL.” is sure protection against coughs and colds, Sprinkle baby’s pillow. Older children can fake it on sugar. For Bronchial Coughs, take

AA’oods’ Great Peppermint Cure 1/9, 2/9